Mark your calendars and plant yourself at our Annual Plant Sale on April 26! Whether you have a green thumb or just enjoy the beauty of plants, this in-person event is perfect for you. The ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Do you use a garden journal? If you have used a garden journal, you may know how beneficial it is to tracking pests, disease, and harvest time. But did you know that garden journaling can be beneficial for you as well? In this episode ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Pests & Disease,Want to decorate from your yard this holiday season? Do you want to learn how to use plants in the landscape to naturally add holiday color and interest in your yard and around your home? In the landscape add seasonal color by selecting the ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes,
Along with the many residents of Polk County who have chosen to implement Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ (FFL) in their yards and apply for recognition, we now have businesses and even municipalities participating. If you are not familiar ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly LandscapingThe Polk County Master Gardener Volunteers earned three Awards of Excellence at the Florida Master Gardener Volunteer Conference in Kissimmee on October 23, 2024. Awards were earned in the categories of educational materials, personal communication, ... READ MORE
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Let's grow vegetables & herbs in containers! Many people are interested in gardening in small spaces whether you live in an apartment, or just want to start small on your gardening adventure. In this episode we will chat about what vegetables ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes,
So you want to start a vegetable garden... Before you dig in, there are a few basic tips that will help you grow a successful vegetable garden in central Florida. From proper timing for seasonal vegetables, to soil prep, water, fertilizer, ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, HorticultureWeeds in the home landscape Weed management can be stressful and difficult for many homeowners, and like many pest problems, the best way to combat problems in the lawn and landscape is through proper maintenance to promote healthy plants. ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn
A tropical yard in central Florida Does the thought of living in central Florida bring to mind a tropical-looking landscape? The climate of central Florida is unique and is changing. There are many plants that thrive in this area from ornamental ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Pests & Disease
Florida has the presence of many pests that can negatively affect crops and ornamental plants. Among these pests, we can find thrips. These are responsible for millions of economic losses on agricultural commodities and nurseries. What ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension